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The International Monument to the Reformation (French: Monument international de la Réformation; German: Internationales Reformationsdenkmal), usually known as the Reformation Wall (French: Mur des réformateurs), was inaugurated in 1909 in Geneva, Switzerland.
This 60-foot stone wall was built in 1909 to commemorate Geneva's vital role in the Protestant Reformation.
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Built into the old city walls of Geneva, the Reformation Wall overlooks the Parc des Bastions. Just a stone’s throw from the magnificent Place de Neuve in an exceptionally beautiful setting, the major figures of the Protestant Reformation are depicted as giant statues and bas-reliefs.
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During the Reformation, Geneva in Switzerland became the heart of Calvinism named for Jean Calvin, a French pastor, theologian and reformer, founded the University of Geneva. Since the 16th century, the city has been closely linked to Protestantism and as such, the monument was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Calvin’s birth and repres...
Today, the pale stone wall framed by trees within Bastion Park remains an ongoing reminder of the great players of the Calvinist Protestant Reformation in Europe. The monument is an unmissable part of the park, once part of the city walls and a symbol for the Calvinist University of Geneva, and is a peaceful spot to escape the hubbub of the city an...
Within the university’s Bastion Park, the Reformation Monument is easily found on foot from the Promenade des Bastions running through the park. Via public transport, you can reach the monument by getting trams 12, 17 or 18 or buses 3, 5, 20 and 36 to Place de Neuve, between the park and Musée Rath.
May 27, 2024 · The unveiling of the Reformation Monument in 1909 was a major event in Geneva, attended by dignitaries from across Switzerland and Europe. The monument was hailed as a masterpiece of public art and a fitting tribute to the city‘s Protestant heritage.
May 27, 2024 · The Reformation Wall, also known as the International Monument to the Reformation, is an iconic monument located in Geneva, Switzerland. Inaugurated in 1909, this monument commemorates the leaders, events, and ideologies of the Protestant Reformation.
The International Monument to the Reformation, usually known as the Reformation Wall, honours many of the main individuals, events, and documents of the Protestant Reformation by depicting them in statues and bas-reliefs.
